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Tuesday, February 25, 2014

MEC Allan Winde calls for money to be allocated to the basic education system

Mluleki Mrwebi

25 February 2014

Western Cape MEC of Finance,
Economic Development and Tourism Alan Winde has called Minister of Finance
Pravin Gordhan to focus on among other things more money to be allocated to the
basic education system.

MEC Winde said he would also like to
see increased allocations to skills development initiatives such as the Youth
Wage Subsidy.

Minister Gordhan will deliver his
2014 Budget Speech on Wednesday in Parliament.

Ministerial Spokesperson Bronwynne
Jooste said MEC Winde wants support for education and focus on the economic
growth and job creation.